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These Memorial Day quotes will help you remember those who gave all for America. Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering and honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. armed forces. The holiday is observed on the last Monday of May and is considered the unofficial start of the summer vacation season in the United States. Memorial Day originated in the years following the Civil War. It was originally known as Decoration Day in reference to a tradition of decorating the graves of those who lost their lives in the Civil War and its set date was May 30. It picked up the name Memorial Day in the years following World War 1 as people began to use it as a time to pay respect to all who died in all US wars. Each year on Memorial Day, Americans take time from their busy schedules to honor the brave warriors who sacrificed their lives for our freedom and liberty. You can observe this day by visiting memorials, participating in parades, holding fa

Are you looking to transform your life? If yes, use these daily affirmations to drive positive change in your life. Affirmations are expressions we aim at our mind in order to alter our thinking patterns and therefore transform our lives.  Affirmations not only motivate and keep you focused on your goals, but the change in thought also changes your behavior. Having a positive mindset makes you feel more energetic and causes you to be more active. How have affirmations affected your life? When you practice affirmations, limiting beliefs that you may have had previously will appear less daunting and you will become more confident to make the changes you need to in order to achieve success.  Like any habit, it takes 21 to 30 days for affirmations to stick to the brain. So, to change your thoughts, affirmations should be practiced daily.  Here is a list of 100 daily affirmations that you can use to improve any area in your life. Don’t forget to also read these positive affirmations that wi

It can be comforting when we feel that we have “arrived” in life, or when we think we’ve got everything figured out. Everything just seems more comfortable when we get in our own bubble and go on autopilot. After all, how much more is there to learn about yourself and the world around you? The answer: everything! To thrive in this 21st-century era of change, it’s in our best interest to try to adopt a growth mindset: the belief that our intelligence is not innate, or fixed. It is something we have control over if we exert a bit of tenacity. Here are five ways you can continuously learn about yourself and develop your growth mindset, long after you earn that college diploma or advanced degree. 1. Keep in mind that curiosity builds confidence What are the first words that come to your mind when you see a small child at work or at play? Curious. Enthusiastic. Joyful. Exploring. Persistent. Confident. They don’t generally worry too much about failure or what others think. They focus on tr